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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.47, 639.07 and 402.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.47, 639.07 and 402.10 is: 553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.47 : 639.07 = 402.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.47/639.07 = 402.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.47x = 639.07 × 402.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.47x = 256,970.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,970.05/464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.25

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