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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 677.65 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 677.65 and 268.89 is: 403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 677.65 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/677.65 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 677.65 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 182,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,213.31/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.65

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