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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.40, 621.60 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.40, 621.60 and 263.98 is: 364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.40 : 621.60 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.40/621.60 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.40x = 621.60 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.40x = 164,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,089.97/450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.32

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