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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.10, 620.97 and 284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.10, 620.97 and 284.25 is: 392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.10 : 620.97 = 284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.10/620.97 = 284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.10x = 620.97 × 284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.10x = 176,510.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,510.01/450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.16

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