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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.43, 621.80 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.43, 621.80 and 294.91 is: 407.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.43 : 621.80 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.43/621.80 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.43x = 621.80 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.43x = 183,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,375.04/450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.11

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