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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.75, 674.72 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.75, 674.72 and 266.93 is: 400.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.75 : 674.72 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.75/674.72 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.75x = 674.72 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.75x = 180,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,098.30/449.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.45

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