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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 622.67 and 264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 622.67 and 264.83 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 622.67 = 264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/622.67 = 264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 622.67 × 264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 164,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,897.26/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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