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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 673.20 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 673.20 and 256.68 is: 384.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 673.20 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/673.20 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 673.20 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 172,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,796.98/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.92

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