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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.25, 671.22 and 265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.25, 671.22 and 265.77 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.25 : 671.22 = 265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.25/671.22 = 265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.25x = 671.22 × 265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.25x = 178,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,390.14/448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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