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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.46, 677.44 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.46, 677.44 and 269.06 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.46 : 677.44 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.46/677.44 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.46x = 677.44 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.46x = 182,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,272.01/451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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