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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 672.89 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 672.89 and 267.14 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 672.89 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/672.89 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 672.89 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 179,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,758.18/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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