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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.69, 621.97 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.69, 621.97 and 264.24 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.69 : 621.97 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.69/621.97 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.69x = 621.97 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.69x = 164,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,349.35/450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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