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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 675.60 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 675.60 and 268 is: 401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 675.60 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/675.60 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 675.60 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 181,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,060.80/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.79

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