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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 622.17 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 622.17 and 264.45 is: 364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 622.17 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/622.17 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 622.17 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 164,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,532.86/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.85

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