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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.20, 675.31 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.20, 675.31 and 267.56 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.20 : 675.31 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.20/675.31 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.20x = 675.31 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.20x = 180,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,681.23/450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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