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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 676.92 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 676.92 and 268.70 is: 402.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 676.92 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/676.92 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 676.92 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 181,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,885.02/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.53

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