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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.20, 632.58 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.20, 632.58 and 399.15 is: 552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.20 : 632.58 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.20/632.58 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.20x = 632.58 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.20x = 252,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,492.81/457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.26

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