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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.19, 637.70 and 404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.19, 637.70 and 404.94 is: 557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.19 : 637.70 = 404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.19/637.70 = 404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.19x = 637.70 × 404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.19x = 258,228.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,228.21/463.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.50

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