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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 673.51 and 266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 673.51 and 266.77 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 673.51 = 266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/673.51 = 266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 673.51 × 266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 179,672.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,672.26/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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