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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.65, 635.84 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.65, 635.84 and 399.48 is: 550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.65 : 635.84 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.65/635.84 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.65x = 635.84 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.65x = 254,003.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,003.37/461.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.21

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