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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.83, 675.99 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.83, 675.99 and 268.34 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.83 : 675.99 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.83/675.99 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.83x = 675.99 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.83x = 181,395.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,395.16/450.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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