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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.34, 674.30 and 266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.34, 674.30 and 266.82 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.34 : 674.30 = 266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.34/674.30 = 266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.34x = 674.30 × 266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.34x = 179,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,916.73/449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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