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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.33, 677.12 and 269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.33, 677.12 and 269.87 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.33 : 677.12 = 269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.33/677.12 = 269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.33x = 677.12 × 269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.33x = 182,734.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,734.83/451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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