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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.46, 623.02 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.46, 623.02 and 264.96 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.46 : 623.02 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.46/623.02 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.46x = 623.02 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.46x = 165,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,075.38/451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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