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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 621.74 and 264.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 621.74 and 264.00 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 621.74 = 264.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/621.74 = 264.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 621.74 × 264.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 164,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,142.35/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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