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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 677.07 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 677.07 and 268.68 is: 403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 677.07 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/677.07 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 677.07 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 181,915.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,915.17/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.23

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