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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.48, 623.06 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.48, 623.06 and 264.94 is: 365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.48 : 623.06 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.48/623.06 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.48x = 623.06 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.48x = 165,073.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,073.52/451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.63

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