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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.41, 671.48 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.41, 671.48 and 265.94 is: 398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.41 : 671.48 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.41/671.48 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.41x = 671.48 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.41x = 178,572.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,572.22/448.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.23

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