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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.28, 677.34 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.28, 677.34 and 269.04 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.28 : 677.34 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.28/677.34 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.28x = 677.34 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.28x = 182,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,231.55/452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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