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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 675.58 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 675.58 and 268.12 is: 402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 675.58 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/675.58 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 675.58 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 181,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,136.51/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.60

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