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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 621.12 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 621.12 and 263.54 is: 363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 621.12 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/621.12 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 621.12 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 163,685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,685.54/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.68

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