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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.59, 621.73 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.59, 621.73 and 264.12 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.59 : 621.73 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.59/621.73 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.59x = 621.73 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.59x = 164,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,211.33/450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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