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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.18, 673.55 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.18, 673.55 and 266.52 is: 399.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.18 : 673.55 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.18/673.55 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.18x = 673.55 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.18x = 179,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,516.74/449.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.66

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