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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.51, 672.74 and 263.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.51, 672.74 and 263.51 is: 395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.51 : 672.74 = 263.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.51/672.74 = 263.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.51x = 672.74 × 263.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.51x = 177,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,273.72/448.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.25

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