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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.12, 672.53 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.12, 672.53 and 266.64 is: 399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.12 : 672.53 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.12/672.53 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.12x = 672.53 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.12x = 179,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,322.07/449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.28

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