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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 675.24 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 675.24 and 267.68 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 675.24 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/675.24 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 675.24 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 180,747.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,747.03/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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