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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 621.86 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 621.86 and 264.18 is: 364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 621.86 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/621.86 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 621.86 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 164,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,282.97/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.52

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