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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.17, 638.60 and 400.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.17, 638.60 and 400.17 is: 551.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.17 : 638.60 = 400.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.17/638.60 = 400.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.17x = 638.60 × 400.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.17x = 255,546.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,546.56/463.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.73

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