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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 677.16 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 677.16 and 268.92 is: 402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 677.16 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/677.16 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 677.16 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 182,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,101.87/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.54

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