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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.38, 674.87 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.38, 674.87 and 267.32 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.38 : 674.87 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.38/674.87 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.38x = 674.87 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.38x = 180,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,406.60/450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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