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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.39, 674.34 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.39, 674.34 and 267.14 is: 400.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.39 : 674.34 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.39/674.34 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.39x = 674.34 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.39x = 180,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,143.19/449.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.86

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