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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 676.04 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 676.04 and 268.29 is: 402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 676.04 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/676.04 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 676.04 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 181,373.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,373.43/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.57

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