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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.13, 622.50 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.13, 622.50 and 264.63 is: 365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.13 : 622.50 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.13/622.50 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.13x = 622.50 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.13x = 164,732.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,732.18/451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.15

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