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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 622.88 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 622.88 and 264.98 is: 365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 622.88 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/622.88 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 622.88 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 165,050.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,050.74/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.67

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