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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 622.79 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 622.79 and 264.80 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 622.79 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/622.79 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 622.79 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 164,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,916.02/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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