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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 621.12 and 284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 621.12 and 284.19 is: 392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 621.12 = 284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/621.12 = 284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 621.12 × 284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 176,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,516.09/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.23

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