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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.69, 635.20 and 399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.69, 635.20 and 399.32 is: 549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.69 : 635.20 = 399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.69/635.20 = 399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.69x = 635.20 × 399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.69x = 253,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,648.06/461.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.39

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