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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.69, 621.88 and 284.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.69, 621.88 and 284.83 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.69 : 621.88 = 284.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.69/621.88 = 284.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.69x = 621.88 × 284.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.69x = 177,130.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,130.08/450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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