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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 674.59 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 674.59 and 268.02 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 674.59 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/674.59 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 674.59 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 180,803.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,803.61/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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