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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 676.15 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 676.15 and 267.91 is: 402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 676.15 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/676.15 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 676.15 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 181,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,144.99/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.40

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