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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.79, 675.92 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.79, 675.92 and 267.22 is: 401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.79 : 675.92 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.79/675.92 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.79x = 675.92 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.79x = 180,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,619.34/449.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.56

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