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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.90, 675.96 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.90, 675.96 and 268.08 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.90 : 675.96 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.90/675.96 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.90x = 675.96 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.90x = 181,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,211.36/450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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