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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 678.09 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 678.09 and 266.88 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 678.09 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/678.09 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 678.09 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 180,968.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,968.66/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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