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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 673.50 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 673.50 and 265.58 is: 399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 673.50 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/673.50 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 673.50 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 178,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,868.13/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.12

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