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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.42, 621.52 and 263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.42, 621.52 and 263.87 is: 364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.42 : 621.52 = 263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.42/621.52 = 263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.42x = 621.52 × 263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.42x = 164,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,000.48/450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.11

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