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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.27, 621.42 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.27, 621.42 and 263.82 is: 364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.27 : 621.42 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.27/621.42 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.27x = 621.42 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.27x = 163,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,943.02/450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.10

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