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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.65, 621.95 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.65, 621.95 and 264.15 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.65 : 621.95 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.65/621.95 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.65x = 621.95 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.65x = 164,288.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,288.75/450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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