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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 674.94 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 674.94 and 267.36 is: 400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 674.94 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/674.94 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 674.94 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 180,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,451.96/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.74

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