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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 672.21 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 672.21 and 265.70 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 672.21 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/672.21 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 672.21 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 178,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,607.88/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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