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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.99, 622.36 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.99, 622.36 and 276.33 is: 381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.99 : 622.36 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.99/622.36 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.99x = 622.36 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.99x = 171,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,979.42/450.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.34

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