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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.01, 622.46 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.01, 622.46 and 264.56 is: 365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.01 : 622.46 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.01/622.46 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.01x = 622.46 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.01x = 164,679.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,679.57/451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.13

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