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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 678.91 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 678.91 and 268.76 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 678.91 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/678.91 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 678.91 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 182,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,464.88/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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