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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 675.69 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 675.69 and 267.86 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 675.69 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/675.69 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 675.69 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 180,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,990.32/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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