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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.20, 671.40 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.20, 671.40 and 265.05 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.20 : 671.40 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.20/671.40 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.20x = 671.40 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.20x = 177,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,954.57/448.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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