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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.59, 674.21 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.59, 674.21 and 267.03 is: 400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.59 : 674.21 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.59/674.21 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.59x = 674.21 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.59x = 180,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,034.30/449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.44

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