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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.89, 677.91 and 269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.89, 677.91 and 269.19 is: 403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.89 : 677.91 = 269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.89/677.91 = 269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.89x = 677.91 × 269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.89x = 182,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,486.59/451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.83

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