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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.47, 621.08 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.47, 621.08 and 292.87 is: 403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.47 : 621.08 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.47/621.08 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.47x = 621.08 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.47x = 181,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,896.11/450.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.80

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