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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 620.85 and 292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 620.85 and 292.75 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 620.85 = 292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/620.85 = 292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 620.85 × 292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 181,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,753.84/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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