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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 622.32 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 622.32 and 264.32 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 622.32 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/622.32 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 622.32 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 164,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,491.62/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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