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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.89, 623.56 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.89, 623.56 and 265.23 is: 365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.89 : 623.56 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.89/623.56 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.89x = 623.56 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.89x = 165,386.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,386.82/451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.99

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