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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 621.62 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 621.62 and 264.02 is: 364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 621.62 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/621.62 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 621.62 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 164,120.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,120.11/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.29

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