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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.33, 673.74 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.33, 673.74 and 266.85 is: 400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.33 : 673.74 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.33/673.74 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.33x = 673.74 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.33x = 179,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,787.52/449.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.12

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