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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.16, 674.50 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.16, 674.50 and 267.72 is: 402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.16 : 674.50 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.16/674.50 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.16x = 674.50 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.16x = 180,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,577.14/449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.03

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