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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.81, 675.21 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.81, 675.21 and 267.56 is: 401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.81 : 675.21 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.81/675.21 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.81x = 675.21 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.81x = 180,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,659.19/449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.63

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