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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.78, 621.99 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.78, 621.99 and 261.72 is: 361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.78 : 621.99 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.78/621.99 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.78x = 621.99 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.78x = 162,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,787.22/450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.12

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