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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.60, 621.80 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.60, 621.80 and 264.06 is: 364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.60 : 621.80 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.60/621.80 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.60x = 621.80 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.60x = 164,191.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,191.19/450.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.38

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