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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.58, 677.16 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.58, 677.16 and 269.06 is: 403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.58 : 677.16 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.58/677.16 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.58x = 677.16 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.58x = 182,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,193.28/451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.46

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