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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 623.49 and 265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 623.49 and 265.29 is: 366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 623.49 = 265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/623.49 = 265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 623.49 × 265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 165,404.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,404.67/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.10

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