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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 622.20 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 622.20 and 285.23 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 622.20 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/622.20 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 622.20 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 177,470.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,470.11/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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