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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 674.46 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 674.46 and 267.39 is: 400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 674.46 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/674.46 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 674.46 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 180,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,343.86/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.36

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