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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 623.59 and 265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 623.59 and 265.46 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 623.59 = 265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/623.59 = 265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 623.59 × 265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 165,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,534.42/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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