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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.57, 621.84 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.57, 621.84 and 264.15 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.57 : 621.84 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.57/621.84 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.57x = 621.84 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.57x = 164,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,259.04/450.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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