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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.97, 622.42 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.97, 622.42 and 276.35 is: 381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.97 : 622.42 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.97/622.42 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.97x = 622.42 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.97x = 172,001.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,001.96/450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.41

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