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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.96, 623.66 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.96, 623.66 and 265.42 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.96 : 623.66 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.96/623.66 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.96x = 623.66 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.96x = 165,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,531.84/451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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