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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.10, 673.65 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.10, 673.65 and 266.70 is: 400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.10 : 673.65 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.10/673.65 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.10x = 673.65 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.10x = 179,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,662.46/449.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.05

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