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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.57, 622.05 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.57, 622.05 and 295.59 is: 408.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.57 : 622.05 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.57/622.05 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.57x = 622.05 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.57x = 183,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,867.17/450.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.08

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