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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 638.69 and 404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 638.69 and 404.39 is: 557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 638.69 = 404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/638.69 = 404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 638.69 × 404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 258,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,279.42/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.94

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