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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 677.28 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 677.28 and 269.48 is: 403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 677.28 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/677.28 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 677.28 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 182,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,513.41/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.86

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