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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.32, 674.61 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.32, 674.61 and 267.17 is: 400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.32 : 674.61 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.32/674.61 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.32x = 674.61 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.32x = 180,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,235.55/450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.24

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