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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.62, 622.01 and 299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.62, 622.01 and 299.17 is: 412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.62 : 622.01 = 299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.62/622.01 = 299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.62x = 622.01 × 299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.62x = 186,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,082.13/450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.95

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