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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 677.56 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 677.56 and 269.22 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 677.56 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/677.56 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 677.56 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 182,412.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,412.70/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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