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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.85, 623.66 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.85, 623.66 and 265.34 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.85 : 623.66 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.85/623.66 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.85x = 623.66 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.85x = 165,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,482.18/451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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