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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 677.79 and 268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 677.79 and 268.47 is: 403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 677.79 = 268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/677.79 = 268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 677.79 × 268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 181,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,966.28/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.44

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