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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 671.88 and 263.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 671.88 and 263.05 is: 394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 671.88 = 263.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/671.88 = 263.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 671.88 × 263.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 176,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,737.34/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.44

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