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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.10, 620.68 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.10, 620.68 and 292.74 is: 403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.10 : 620.68 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.10/620.68 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.10x = 620.68 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.10x = 181,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,695.86/450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.68

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