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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 634.92 and 405.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 634.92 and 405.27 is: 557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 634.92 = 405.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/634.92 = 405.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 634.92 × 405.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 257,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,314.03/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.52

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