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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 677.28 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 677.28 and 269.02 is: 403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 677.28 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/677.28 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 677.28 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 182,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,201.87/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.03

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