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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.02, 674.82 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.02, 674.82 and 267.49 is: 401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.02 : 674.82 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.02/674.82 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.02x = 674.82 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.02x = 180,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,507.60/450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.11

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