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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.16, 674.09 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.16, 674.09 and 266.70 is: 400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.16 : 674.09 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.16/674.09 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.16x = 674.09 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.16x = 179,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,779.80/449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.26

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