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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.92, 635.88 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.92, 635.88 and 406.40 is: 559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.92 : 635.88 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.92/635.88 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.92x = 635.88 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.92x = 258,421.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,421.63/461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.45

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