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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.43, 678.18 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.43, 678.18 and 269.91 is: 404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.43 : 678.18 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.43/678.18 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.43x = 678.18 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.43x = 183,047.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,047.56/452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.59

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