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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 676.52 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 676.52 and 269.58 is: 404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 676.52 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/676.52 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 676.52 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 182,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,376.26/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.35

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