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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 622.92 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 622.92 and 264.92 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 622.92 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/622.92 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 622.92 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 165,023.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,023.97/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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