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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 622.73 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 622.73 and 264.72 is: 365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 622.73 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/622.73 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 622.73 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 164,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,846.72/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.32

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