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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 676.05 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 676.05 and 267.94 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 676.05 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/676.05 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 676.05 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 181,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,140.68/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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