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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 628.18 and 401.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 628.18 and 401.66 is: 555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 628.18 = 401.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/628.18 = 401.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 628.18 × 401.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 252,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,314.78/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.17

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