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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.33, 635.40 and 399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.33, 635.40 and 399.17 is: 549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.33 : 635.40 = 399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.33/635.40 = 399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.33x = 635.40 × 399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.33x = 253,632.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,632.62/461.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.79

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