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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 622.56 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 622.56 and 264.76 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 622.56 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/622.56 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 622.56 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 164,828.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,828.99/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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