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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.61, 677.81 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.61, 677.81 and 266.72 is: 400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.61 : 677.81 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.61/677.81 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.61x = 677.81 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.61x = 180,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,780.76/451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.31

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