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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.95, 673.71 and 266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.95, 673.71 and 266.89 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.95 : 673.71 = 266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.95/673.71 = 266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.95x = 673.71 × 266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.95x = 179,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,806.46/449.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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