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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 622.32 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 622.32 and 295.92 is: 408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 622.32 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/622.32 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 622.32 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 184,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,156.93/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.58

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