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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448, 618.54 and 401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448, 618.54 and 401.30 is: 554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 618.54 = 401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/618.54 = 401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 618.54 × 401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 248,220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,220.10/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.06

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