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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.21, 674.40 and 267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.21, 674.40 and 267.05 is: 400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.21 : 674.40 = 267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.21/674.40 = 267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.21x = 674.40 × 267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.21x = 180,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,098.52/450.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.03

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