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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.43, 621.69 and 284.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.43, 621.69 and 284.53 is: 392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.43 : 621.69 = 284.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.43/621.69 = 284.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.43x = 621.69 × 284.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.43x = 176,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,889.46/450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.71

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