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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.89, 622.23 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.89, 622.23 and 264.38 is: 364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.89 : 622.23 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.89/622.23 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.89x = 622.23 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.89x = 164,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,503.85/450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.85

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