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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.14, 620.96 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.14, 620.96 and 284.04 is: 391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.14 : 620.96 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.14/620.96 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.14x = 620.96 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.14x = 176,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,377.48/450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.83

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