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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.34, 675.80 and 267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.34, 675.80 and 267.82 is: 401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.34 : 675.80 = 267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.34/675.80 = 267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.34x = 675.80 × 267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.34x = 180,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,992.76/450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.90

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