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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.34, 622.68 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.34, 622.68 and 264.86 is: 365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.34 : 622.68 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.34/622.68 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.34x = 622.68 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.34x = 164,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,923.02/451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.41

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