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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 671.76 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 671.76 and 265.50 is: 397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 671.76 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/671.76 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 671.76 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 178,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,352.28/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.85

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