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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.24, 618.84 and 401.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.24, 618.84 and 401.53 is: 554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.24 : 618.84 = 401.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.24/618.84 = 401.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.24x = 618.84 × 401.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.24x = 248,479.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,479.73/448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.35

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