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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.68, 674.64 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.68, 674.64 and 267.16 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.68 : 674.64 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.68/674.64 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.68x = 674.64 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.68x = 180,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,236.82/449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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