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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.98, 618.38 and 401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.98, 618.38 and 401.27 is: 553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.98 : 618.38 = 401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.98/618.38 = 401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.98x = 618.38 × 401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.98x = 248,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,133.75/447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.90

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