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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.23, 621.38 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.23, 621.38 and 292.64 is: 403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.23 : 621.38 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.23/621.38 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.23x = 621.38 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.23x = 181,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,838.27/450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.88

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