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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.71, 621.85 and 284.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.71, 621.85 and 284.86 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.71 : 621.85 = 284.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.71/621.85 = 284.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.71x = 621.85 × 284.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.71x = 177,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,137.92/450.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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