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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 635.68 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 635.68 and 403.52 is: 555.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 635.68 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/635.68 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 635.68 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 256,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,509.59/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.55

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