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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.92, 627.60 and 400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.92, 627.60 and 400.40 is: 551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.92 : 627.60 = 400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.92/627.60 = 400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.92x = 627.60 × 400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.92x = 251,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,291.04/455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.17

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