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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 671.81 and 265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 671.81 and 265.43 is: 397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 671.81 = 265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/671.81 = 265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 671.81 × 265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 178,318.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,318.88/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.61

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