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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.20, 675.90 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.20, 675.90 and 268.06 is: 401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.20 : 675.90 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.20/675.90 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.20x = 675.90 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.20x = 181,181.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,181.75/451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.56

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