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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.33, 621.26 and 298.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.33, 621.26 and 298.95 is: 412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.33 : 621.26 = 298.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.33/621.26 = 298.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.33x = 621.26 × 298.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.33x = 185,722.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,722.97/450.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.42

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