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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 673.71 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 673.71 and 266.56 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 673.71 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/673.71 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 673.71 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 179,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,584.14/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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