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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.23, 622.80 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.23, 622.80 and 264.75 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.23 : 622.80 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.23/622.80 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.23x = 622.80 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.23x = 164,886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,886.30/451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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