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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 677.14 and 269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 677.14 and 269.99 is: 404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 677.14 = 269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/677.14 = 269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 677.14 × 269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 182,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,816.97/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.98

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