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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.38, 621.59 and 263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.38, 621.59 and 263.81 is: 364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.38 : 621.59 = 263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.38/621.59 = 263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.38x = 621.59 × 263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.38x = 163,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,977.23/450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.09

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