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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.54, 639.26 and 401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.54, 639.26 and 401.34 is: 553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.54 : 639.26 = 401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.54/639.26 = 401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.54x = 639.26 × 401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.54x = 256,560.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,560.61/463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.48

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