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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.47, 633.56 and 398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.47, 633.56 and 398.10 is: 547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.47 : 633.56 = 398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.47/633.56 = 398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.47x = 633.56 × 398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.47x = 252,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,218.25/460.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.74

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