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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.01, 675.59 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.01, 675.59 and 267.95 is: 401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.01 : 675.59 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.01/675.59 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.01x = 675.59 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.01x = 181,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,024.69/451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.37

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