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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.06, 622.37 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.06, 622.37 and 264.58 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.06 : 622.37 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.06/622.37 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.06x = 622.37 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.06x = 164,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,666.65/451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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