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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.95, 676.22 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.95, 676.22 and 266.04 is: 398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.95 : 676.22 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.95/676.22 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.95x = 676.22 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.95x = 179,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,900.24/450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.94

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