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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.98, 622.36 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.98, 622.36 and 264.52 is: 365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.98 : 622.36 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.98/622.36 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.98x = 622.36 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.98x = 164,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,626.67/450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.04

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