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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.65, 673.40 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.65, 673.40 and 266.49 is: 399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.65 : 673.40 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.65/673.40 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.65x = 673.40 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.65x = 179,454.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,454.37/449.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.10

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