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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.17, 621.19 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.17, 621.19 and 263.54 is: 363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.17 : 621.19 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.17/621.19 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.17x = 621.19 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.17x = 163,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,704.65/450.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.65

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