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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.95, 673.38 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.95, 673.38 and 266.19 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.95 : 673.38 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.95/673.38 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.95x = 673.38 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.95x = 179,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,247.02/448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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