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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.19, 621.16 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.19, 621.16 and 263.68 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.19 : 621.16 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.19/621.16 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.19x = 621.16 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.19x = 163,787.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,787.47/450.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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