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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 673.74 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 673.74 and 267.72 is: 400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 673.74 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/673.74 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 673.74 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 180,373.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,373.67/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.62

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