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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 675.38 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 675.38 and 266.90 is: 401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 675.38 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/675.38 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 675.38 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 180,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,258.92/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.09

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