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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.12, 677.48 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.12, 677.48 and 269.42 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.12 : 677.48 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.12/677.48 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.12x = 677.48 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.12x = 182,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,521.93/452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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