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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 620.96 and 292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 620.96 and 292.83 is: 404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 620.96 = 292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/620.96 = 292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 620.96 × 292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 181,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,835.72/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.01

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