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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 677.27 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 677.27 and 268.64 is: 403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 677.27 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/677.27 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 677.27 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 181,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,939.10/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.27

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