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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.27, 674.42 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.27, 674.42 and 267.57 is: 400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.27 : 674.42 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.27/674.42 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.27x = 674.42 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.27x = 180,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,453.22/450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.77

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