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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 635.70 and 398.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 635.70 and 398.78 is: 549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 635.70 = 398.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/635.70 = 398.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 635.70 × 398.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 253,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,504.45/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.81

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