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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.95, 622.32 and 276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.95, 622.32 and 276.19 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.95 : 622.32 = 276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.95/622.32 = 276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.95x = 622.32 × 276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.95x = 171,875.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,875.97/450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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