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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.90, 673.32 and 267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.90, 673.32 and 267.45 is: 401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.90 : 673.32 = 267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.90/673.32 = 267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.90x = 673.32 × 267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.90x = 180,079.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,079.43/448.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.16

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