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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.93, 622.50 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.93, 622.50 and 285.23 is: 393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.93 : 622.50 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.93/622.50 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.93x = 622.50 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.93x = 177,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,555.68/450.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.75

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