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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 622.81 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 622.81 and 264.78 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 622.81 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/622.81 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 622.81 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 164,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,903.19/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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