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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 622.39 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 622.39 and 295.84 is: 408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 622.39 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/622.39 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 622.39 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 184,124.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,124.75/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.43

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