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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.34, 620.80 and 284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.34, 620.80 and 284.43 is: 392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.34 : 620.80 = 284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.34/620.80 = 284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.34x = 620.80 × 284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.34x = 176,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,574.14/450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.09

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