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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 673.22 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 673.22 and 266.39 is: 399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 673.22 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/673.22 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 673.22 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 179,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,334.38/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.73

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