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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.40, 673.31 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.40, 673.31 and 266.44 is: 399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.40 : 673.31 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.40/673.31 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.40x = 673.31 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.40x = 179,396.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,396.96/449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.19

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