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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 672.48 and 265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 672.48 and 265.71 is: 398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 672.48 = 265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/672.48 = 265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 672.48 × 265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 178,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,684.66/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.41

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