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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 620.87 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 620.87 and 263.45 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 620.87 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/620.87 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 620.87 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 163,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,568.44/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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