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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.14, 674.85 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.14, 674.85 and 267.50 is: 401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.14 : 674.85 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.14/674.85 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.14x = 674.85 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.14x = 180,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,522.38/450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.04

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