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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 673.02 and 266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 673.02 and 266.30 is: 399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 673.02 = 266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/673.02 = 266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 673.02 × 266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 179,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,225.23/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.27

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