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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.52, 674.79 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.52, 674.79 and 267.06 is: 400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.52 : 674.79 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.52/674.79 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.52x = 674.79 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.52x = 180,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,209.42/449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.89

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