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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 676.82 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 676.82 and 269.15 is: 403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 676.82 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/676.82 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 676.82 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 182,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,163.39/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.07

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