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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.59, 675.47 and 267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.59, 675.47 and 267.73 is: 401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.59 : 675.47 = 267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.59/675.47 = 267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.59x = 675.47 × 267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.59x = 180,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,842.56/450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.35

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