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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.76 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.76 and 269.68 is: 404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.76 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.76 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.76 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 182,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,778.32/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.66

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