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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.86, 675.60 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.86, 675.60 and 267.90 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.86 : 675.60 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.86/675.60 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.86x = 675.60 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.86x = 180,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,993.24/450.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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