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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.32, 630.86 and 400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.32, 630.86 and 400 is: 550.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.32 : 630.86 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.32/630.86 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.32x = 630.86 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.32x = 252,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,344/458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.58

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