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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.64, 623.90 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.64, 623.90 and 364.16 is: 503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.64 : 623.90 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.64/623.90 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.64x = 623.90 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.64x = 227,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,199.42/451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.05

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