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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.10, 673.80 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.10, 673.80 and 267.40 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.10 : 673.80 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.10/673.80 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.10x = 673.80 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.10x = 180,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,174.12/450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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