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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.51, 622.91 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.51, 622.91 and 264.94 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.51 : 622.91 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.51/622.91 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.51x = 622.91 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.51x = 165,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,032.88/451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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