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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 621.52 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 621.52 and 263.93 is: 364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 621.52 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/621.52 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 621.52 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 164,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,037.77/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.16

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