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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.98, 622.17 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.98, 622.17 and 285.12 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.98 : 622.17 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.98/622.17 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.98x = 622.17 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.98x = 177,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,393.11/450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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