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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.89, 622.14 and 284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.89, 622.14 and 284.99 is: 393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.89 : 622.14 = 284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.89/622.14 = 284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.89x = 622.14 × 284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.89x = 177,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,301.10/450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.23

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