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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.55, 675.14 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.55, 675.14 and 267.30 is: 401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.55 : 675.14 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.55/675.14 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.55x = 675.14 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.55x = 180,463.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,463.59/449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.43

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