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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.92, 675.93 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.92, 675.93 and 268.40 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.92 : 675.93 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.92/675.93 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.92x = 675.93 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.92x = 181,422.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,422.31/450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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