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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.06, 672.36 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.06, 672.36 and 265.90 is: 399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.06 : 672.36 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.06/672.36 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.06x = 672.36 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.06x = 178,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,780.52/448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.01

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