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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 675.98 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 675.98 and 268.36 is: 402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 675.98 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/675.98 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 675.98 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 181,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,405.99/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.37

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