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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 621.61 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 621.61 and 264.09 is: 364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 621.61 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/621.61 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 621.61 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 164,160.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,160.98/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.41

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