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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.75, 622.04 and 295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.75, 622.04 and 295.77 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 622.04 = 295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/622.04 = 295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 622.04 × 295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 183,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,979.29/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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