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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.85, 671.98 and 263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.85, 671.98 and 263.19 is: 394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.85 : 671.98 = 263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.85/671.98 = 263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.85x = 671.98 × 263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.85x = 176,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,858.42/448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.03

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