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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 678.36 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 678.36 and 268.85 is: 404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 678.36 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/678.36 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 678.36 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 182,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,373.69/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.01

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