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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.26, 674.43 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.26, 674.43 and 266.86 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.26 : 674.43 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.26/674.43 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.26x = 674.43 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.26x = 179,978.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,978.39/449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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