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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 672.80 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 672.80 and 265.82 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 672.80 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/672.80 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 672.80 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 178,839.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,839.00/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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