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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.73, 621.92 and 293.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.73, 621.92 and 293.39 is: 404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.73 : 621.92 = 293.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.73/621.92 = 293.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.73x = 621.92 × 293.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.73x = 182,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,465.11/450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.82

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