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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 677.88 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 677.88 and 270.46 is: 405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 677.88 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/677.88 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 677.88 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 183,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,339.42/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.67

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