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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 621.18 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 621.18 and 294.84 is: 407.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 621.18 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/621.18 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 621.18 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 183,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,148.71/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.00

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