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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 636.17 and 399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 636.17 and 399.09 is: 550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 636.17 = 399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/636.17 = 399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 636.17 × 399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 253,887.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,887.09/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.40

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