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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 621.35 and 293.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 621.35 and 293.00 is: 404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 621.35 = 293.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/621.35 = 293.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 621.35 × 293.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 182,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,050.98/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.23

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