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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.95, 677.71 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.95, 677.71 and 267.04 is: 400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.95 : 677.71 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.95/677.71 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.95x = 677.71 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.95x = 180,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,975.68/451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.43

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