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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.74, 677.16 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.74, 677.16 and 269.22 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.74 : 677.16 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.74/677.16 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.74x = 677.16 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.74x = 182,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,305.02/451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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