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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 631.92 and 399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 631.92 and 399.80 is: 551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 631.92 = 399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/631.92 = 399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 631.92 × 399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 252,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,641.62/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.47

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