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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.16, 673.73 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.16, 673.73 and 266.50 is: 399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.16 : 673.73 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.16/673.73 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.16x = 673.73 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.16x = 179,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,549.05/449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.74

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