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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 620.47 and 292.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 620.47 and 292.39 is: 403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 620.47 = 292.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/620.47 = 292.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 620.47 × 292.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 181,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,414.66/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.12

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