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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.98, 623.84 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.98, 623.84 and 265.55 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.98 : 623.84 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.98/623.84 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.98x = 623.84 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.98x = 165,656.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,656.27/451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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