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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.90, 622.35 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.90, 622.35 and 293.76 is: 405.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.90 : 622.35 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.90/622.35 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.90x = 622.35 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.90x = 182,821.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,821.54/450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.46

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