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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.46, 676.46 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.46, 676.46 and 268.98 is: 403.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.46 : 676.46 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.46/676.46 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.46x = 676.46 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.46x = 181,954.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,954.21/450.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.93

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