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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 673.50 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 673.50 and 265.64 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 673.50 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/673.50 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 673.50 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 178,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,908.54/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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