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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.95, 676.38 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.95, 676.38 and 269.46 is: 403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.95 : 676.38 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.95/676.38 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.95x = 676.38 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.95x = 182,257.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,257.35/451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.27

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