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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 672.66 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 672.66 and 266.04 is: 399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 672.66 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/672.66 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 672.66 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 178,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,954.47/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.19

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