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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 622.62 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 622.62 and 264.62 is: 365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 622.62 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/622.62 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 622.62 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 164,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,757.70/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.19

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