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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 623 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 623 and 265.02 is: 365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 623 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/623 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 623 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 165,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,107.46/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.64

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