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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.85, 621.94 and 284.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.85, 621.94 and 284.78 is: 392.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.85 : 621.94 = 284.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.85/621.94 = 284.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.85x = 621.94 × 284.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.85x = 177,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,116.07/450.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.85

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