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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 672.18 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 672.18 and 255.80 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 672.18 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/672.18 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 672.18 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 171,943.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,943.64/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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