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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 622.08 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 622.08 and 295.68 is: 407.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 622.08 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/622.08 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 622.08 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 183,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,936.61/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.88

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