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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.77, 622.03 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.77, 622.03 and 264.24 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.77 : 622.03 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.77/622.03 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.77x = 622.03 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.77x = 164,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,361.44/450.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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