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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.58, 671.94 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.58, 671.94 and 265.52 is: 397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.58 : 671.94 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.58/671.94 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.58x = 671.94 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.58x = 178,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,416.18/448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.74

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