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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.90, 623.62 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.90, 623.62 and 265.36 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.90 : 623.62 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.90/623.62 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.90x = 623.62 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.90x = 165,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,483.80/451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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