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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.74, 639.05 and 400.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.74, 639.05 and 400.27 is: 552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.74 : 639.05 = 400.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.74/639.05 = 400.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.74x = 639.05 × 400.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.74x = 255,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,790.35/462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.78

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