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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.58, 622.07 and 293.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.58, 622.07 and 293.26 is: 404.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.58 : 622.07 = 293.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.58/622.07 = 293.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.58x = 622.07 × 293.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.58x = 182,428.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,428.25/450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.87

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