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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.06, 671.64 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.06, 671.64 and 255.28 is: 382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.06 : 671.64 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.06/671.64 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.06x = 671.64 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.06x = 171,456.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,456.26/448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.66

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