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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.27, 621.63 and 293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.27, 621.63 and 293.13 is: 404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.27 : 621.63 = 293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.27/621.63 = 293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.27x = 621.63 × 293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.27x = 182,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,218.40/450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.69

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