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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 621.63 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 621.63 and 293.34 is: 404.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 621.63 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/621.63 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 621.63 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 182,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,348.94/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.57

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