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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.29, 621.57 and 284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.29, 621.57 and 284.75 is: 393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.29 : 621.57 = 284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.29/621.57 = 284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.29x = 621.57 × 284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.29x = 176,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,988.95/450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.06

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