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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.46, 674.96 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.46, 674.96 and 267.99 is: 402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.46 : 674.96 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.46/674.96 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.46x = 674.96 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.46x = 180,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,882.53/449.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.44

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