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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 641.00 and 404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 641.00 and 404.39 is: 559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 641.00 = 404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/641.00 = 404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 641.00 × 404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 259,216.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,216.60/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.53

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