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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.69, 622.20 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.69, 622.20 and 293.46 is: 405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.69 : 622.20 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.69/622.20 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.69x = 622.20 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.69x = 182,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,590.81/450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.14

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