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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.94, 675.66 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.94, 675.66 and 268.10 is: 401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.94 : 675.66 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.94/675.66 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.94x = 675.66 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.94x = 181,144.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,144.45/450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.71

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