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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 677.11 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 677.11 and 268.92 is: 403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 677.11 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/677.11 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 677.11 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 182,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,088.25/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.32

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