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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.89, 622.19 and 264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.89, 622.19 and 264.37 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.89 : 622.19 = 264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.89/622.19 = 264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.89x = 622.19 × 264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.89x = 164,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,485.26/450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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