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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.71, 676.94 and 269.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.71, 676.94 and 269.01 is: 403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.71 : 676.94 = 269.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.71/676.94 = 269.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.71x = 676.94 × 269.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.71x = 182,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,102.28/451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.14

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