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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 620.99 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 620.99 and 261.03 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 620.99 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/620.99 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 620.99 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 162,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,095.71/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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