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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 671.04 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 671.04 and 265.26 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 671.04 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/671.04 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 671.04 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 178,000.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,000.07/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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