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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 621.17 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 621.17 and 292.71 is: 404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 621.17 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/621.17 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 621.17 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 181,824.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,824.63/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.00

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