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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 621.72 and 284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 621.72 and 284.88 is: 392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 621.72 = 284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/621.72 = 284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 621.72 × 284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 177,115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,115.59/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.86

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