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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.49, 674.02 and 266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.49, 674.02 and 266.84 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.49 : 674.02 = 266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.49/674.02 = 266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.49x = 674.02 × 266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.49x = 179,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,855.50/449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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