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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 675.52 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 675.52 and 267.84 is: 401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 675.52 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/675.52 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 675.52 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 180,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,931.28/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.62

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