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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.04, 620.86 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.04, 620.86 and 284.20 is: 392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.04 : 620.86 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.04/620.86 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.04x = 620.86 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.04x = 176,448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,448.41/450.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.07

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