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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.48, 623.17 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.48, 623.17 and 264.98 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.48 : 623.17 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.48/623.17 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.48x = 623.17 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.48x = 165,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,123.81/451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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