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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.55, 677.33 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.55, 677.33 and 270.11 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.55 : 677.33 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.55/677.33 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.55x = 677.33 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.55x = 182,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,952.26/451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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