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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 621.51 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 621.51 and 284.40 is: 392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 621.51 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/621.51 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 621.51 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 176,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,757.44/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.53

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