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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.46, 675.96 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.46, 675.96 and 268.40 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.46 : 675.96 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.46/675.96 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.46x = 675.96 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.46x = 181,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,427.66/451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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