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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.10, 672.30 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.10, 672.30 and 266.40 is: 398.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.10 : 672.30 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.10/672.30 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.10x = 672.30 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.10x = 179,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,100.72/449.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.80

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