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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 621.24 and 263.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 621.24 and 263.62 is: 363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 621.24 = 263.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/621.24 = 263.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 621.24 × 263.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 163,771.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,771.08/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.81

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