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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.70, 640.78 and 401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.70, 640.78 and 401.06 is: 554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.70 : 640.78 = 401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.70/640.78 = 401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.70x = 640.78 × 401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.70x = 256,991.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,991.23/463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.22

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