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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.23, 678.23 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.23, 678.23 and 269.67 is: 404.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.23 : 678.23 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.23/678.23 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.23x = 678.23 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.23x = 182,898.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,898.96/452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.44

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