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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.29, 621.52 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.29, 621.52 and 293.32 is: 404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.29 : 621.52 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.29/621.52 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.29x = 621.52 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.29x = 182,299.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,299.67/450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.85

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