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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.99, 622.13 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.99, 622.13 and 264.42 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.99 : 622.13 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.99/622.13 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.99x = 622.13 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.99x = 164,502.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,502.29/450.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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