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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.66, 677.25 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.66, 677.25 and 268.14 is: 402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.66 : 677.25 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.66/677.25 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.66x = 677.25 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.66x = 181,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,597.82/450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.96

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