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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.94, 622.26 and 276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.94, 622.26 and 276.25 is: 381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.94 : 622.26 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.94/622.26 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.94x = 622.26 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.94x = 171,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,899.33/450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.20

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