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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 621.03 and 263.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 621.03 and 263.61 is: 363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 621.03 = 263.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/621.03 = 263.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 621.03 × 263.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 163,709.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,709.72/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.80

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