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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 621.82 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 621.82 and 295.26 is: 407.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 621.82 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/621.82 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 621.82 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 183,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,598.57/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.54

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