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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.65, 622.04 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.65, 622.04 and 264.21 is: 364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.65 : 622.04 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.65/622.04 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.65x = 622.04 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.65x = 164,347.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,347.87/450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.69

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