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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 620.82 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 620.82 and 263.46 is: 363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 620.82 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/620.82 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 620.82 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 163,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,561.24/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.42

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