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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 621.84 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 621.84 and 285 is: 393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 621.84 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/621.84 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 621.84 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 177,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,224.40/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.20

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