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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 677.56 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 677.56 and 269.32 is: 403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 677.56 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/677.56 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 677.56 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 182,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,480.46/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.86

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