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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.47, 621.49 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.47, 621.49 and 284.63 is: 392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.47 : 621.49 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.47/621.49 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.47x = 621.49 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.47x = 176,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,894.70/450.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.69

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