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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.14, 670.98 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.14, 670.98 and 265.42 is: 397.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.14 : 670.98 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.14/670.98 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.14x = 670.98 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.14x = 178,091.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,091.51/448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.40

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