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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.20, 621.13 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.20, 621.13 and 263.67 is: 363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.20 : 621.13 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.20/621.13 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.20x = 621.13 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.20x = 163,773.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,773.35/450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.78

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