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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.61, 622.14 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.61, 622.14 and 284.96 is: 393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.61 : 622.14 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.61/622.14 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.61x = 622.14 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.61x = 177,285.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,285.01/450.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.43

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