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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.66, 672.78 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.66, 672.78 and 266.08 is: 399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.66 : 672.78 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.66/672.78 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.66x = 672.78 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.66x = 179,013.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,013.30/448.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.00

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