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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.27, 673.97 and 266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.27, 673.97 and 266.57 is: 399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.27 : 673.97 = 266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.27/673.97 = 266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.27x = 673.97 × 266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.27x = 179,657.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,657.48/449.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.89

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