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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 621.92 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 621.92 and 264.20 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 621.92 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/621.92 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 621.92 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 164,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,311.26/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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