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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.01, 674.95 and 284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.01, 674.95 and 284.99 is: 427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.01 : 674.95 = 284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.01/674.95 = 284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.01x = 674.95 × 284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.01x = 192,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,350.45/450.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.44

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