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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 622.22 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 622.22 and 264.36 is: 364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 622.22 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/622.22 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 622.22 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 164,490.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,490.08/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.82

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