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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.23, 674.73 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.23, 674.73 and 267.57 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.23 : 674.73 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.23/674.73 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.23x = 674.73 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.23x = 180,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,537.51/450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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