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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 620.73 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 620.73 and 283.95 is: 391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 620.73 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/620.73 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 620.73 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 176,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,256.28/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.68

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