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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 677.44 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 677.44 and 268.80 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 677.44 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/677.44 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 677.44 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 182,095.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,095.87/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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