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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 621.13 and 284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 621.13 and 284.27 is: 392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 621.13 = 284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/621.13 = 284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 621.13 × 284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 176,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,568.63/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.30

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