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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.65, 677.73 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.65, 677.73 and 269.40 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.65 : 677.73 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.65/677.73 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.65x = 677.73 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.65x = 182,580.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,580.46/451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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