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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 673.29 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 673.29 and 267.38 is: 401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 673.29 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/673.29 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 673.29 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 180,020.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,020.91/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.10

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