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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 620.44 and 292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 620.44 and 292.38 is: 403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 620.44 = 292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/620.44 = 292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 620.44 × 292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 181,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,404.25/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.12

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