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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.43, 673.79 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.43, 673.79 and 266.63 is: 399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.43 : 673.79 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.43/673.79 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.43x = 673.79 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.43x = 179,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,647.93/449.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.72

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