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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.41, 621.56 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.41, 621.56 and 263.89 is: 364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.41 : 621.56 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.41/621.56 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.41x = 621.56 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.41x = 164,023.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,023.47/450.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.17

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