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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.59, 672.86 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.59, 672.86 and 267.14 is: 400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.59 : 672.86 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.59/672.86 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.59x = 672.86 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.59x = 179,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,746.48/448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.69

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