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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.42, 621.66 and 264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.42, 621.66 and 264.03 is: 364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.42 : 621.66 = 264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.42/621.66 = 264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.42x = 621.66 × 264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.42x = 164,136.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,136.89/450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.41

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