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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 643.83 and 400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 643.83 and 400.25 is: 551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 643.83 = 400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/643.83 = 400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 643.83 × 400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 257,692.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,692.96/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.66

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