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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 621.81 and 293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 621.81 and 293.33 is: 404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 621.81 = 293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/621.81 = 293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 621.81 × 293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 182,397.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,397.08/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.72

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