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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 678.06 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 678.06 and 268.20 is: 403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 678.06 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/678.06 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 678.06 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 181,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,855.69/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.52

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