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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.98, 622.24 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.98, 622.24 and 285.22 is: 393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.98 : 622.24 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.98/622.24 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.98x = 622.24 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.98x = 177,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,475.29/450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.53

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