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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.04, 674.60 and 266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.04, 674.60 and 266.57 is: 400.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.04 : 674.60 = 266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.04/674.60 = 266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.04x = 674.60 × 266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.04x = 179,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,828.12/449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.47

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