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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.27, 620.82 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.27, 620.82 and 284.34 is: 392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.27 : 620.82 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.27/620.82 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.27x = 620.82 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.27x = 176,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,523.96/450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.04

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