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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.48, 553.44 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.48, 553.44 and 322.72 is: 445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.48 : 553.44 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.48/553.44 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.48x = 553.44 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.48x = 178,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,606.16/400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.98

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