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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 672.28 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 672.28 and 265.68 is: 398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 672.28 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/672.28 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 672.28 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 178,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,612.18/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.39

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