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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 675.54 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 675.54 and 268.02 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 675.54 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/675.54 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 675.54 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 181,058.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,058.23/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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