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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 672.12 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 672.12 and 265.32 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 672.12 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/672.12 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 672.12 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 178,326.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,326.88/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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