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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.34, 675.28 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.34, 675.28 and 267.68 is: 401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.34 : 675.28 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.34/675.28 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.34x = 675.28 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.34x = 180,758.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,758.95/450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.38

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