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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.76, 621.96 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.76, 621.96 and 264.26 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.76 : 621.96 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.76/621.96 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.76x = 621.96 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.76x = 164,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,356.04/450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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