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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.19, 622.63 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.19, 622.63 and 264.77 is: 365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.19 : 622.63 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.19/622.63 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.19x = 622.63 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.19x = 164,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,853.75/451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.38

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