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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.87, 622.55 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.87, 622.55 and 285.48 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.87 : 622.55 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.87/622.55 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.87x = 622.55 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.87x = 177,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,724.15/450.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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