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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 677.79 and 268.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 677.79 and 268.00 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 677.79 = 268.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/677.79 = 268.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 677.79 × 268.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 181,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,646.03/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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