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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 623.02 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 623.02 and 264.90 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 623.02 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/623.02 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 623.02 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 165,038.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,038.00/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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