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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 674.88 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 674.88 and 268.46 is: 402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 674.88 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/674.88 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 674.88 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 181,178.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,178.28/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.67

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