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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 675.57 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 675.57 and 265.41 is: 397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 675.57 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/675.57 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 675.57 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 179,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,303.03/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.60

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