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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.71, 674.56 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.71, 674.56 and 266.88 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.71 : 674.56 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.71/674.56 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.71x = 674.56 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.71x = 180,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,029.44/449.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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