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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.70, 674.34 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.70, 674.34 and 267.18 is: 400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.70 : 674.34 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.70/674.34 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.70x = 674.34 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.70x = 180,170.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,170.16/449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.65

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