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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 672.13 and 266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 672.13 and 266.65 is: 399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 672.13 = 266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/672.13 = 266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 672.13 × 266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 179,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,222.12/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.96

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