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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 621.89 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 621.89 and 284.68 is: 392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 621.89 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/621.89 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 621.89 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 177,039.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,039.65/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.86

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