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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 621.50 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 621.50 and 263.98 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 621.50 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/621.50 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 621.50 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 164,063.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,063.57/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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