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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.46, 673.46 and 266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.46, 673.46 and 266.99 is: 400.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.46 : 673.46 = 266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.46/673.46 = 266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.46x = 673.46 × 266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.46x = 179,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,805.75/448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.94

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