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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.31, 671.62 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.31, 671.62 and 265.16 is: 397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.31 : 671.62 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.31/671.62 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.31x = 671.62 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.31x = 178,086.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,086.76/448.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.24

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