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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 622.65 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 622.65 and 264.75 is: 365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 622.65 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/622.65 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 622.65 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 164,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,846.59/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.30

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