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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 621.80 and 284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 621.80 and 284.90 is: 392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 621.80 = 284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/621.80 = 284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 621.80 × 284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 177,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,150.82/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.94

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