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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 633.60 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 633.60 and 399.60 is: 551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 633.60 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/633.60 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 633.60 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 253,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,186.56/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.93

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