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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 677.34 and 269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 677.34 and 269.14 is: 403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 677.34 = 269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/677.34 = 269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 677.34 × 269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 182,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,299.29/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.87

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