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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.58, 672.62 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.58, 672.62 and 266.10 is: 399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.58 : 672.62 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.58/672.62 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.58x = 672.62 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.58x = 178,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,982.85/448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.00

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