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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 621.57 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 621.57 and 263.88 is: 364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 621.57 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/621.57 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 621.57 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 164,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,019.89/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.10

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