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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.85, 622.18 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.85, 622.18 and 264.45 is: 364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.85 : 622.18 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.85/622.18 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.85x = 622.18 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.85x = 164,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,534.84/450.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.94

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