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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.06, 671.46 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.06, 671.46 and 265.20 is: 397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.06 : 671.46 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.06/671.46 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.06x = 671.46 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.06x = 178,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,071.19/448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.43

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