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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.54, 644.06 and 400.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.54, 644.06 and 400.94 is: 552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.54 : 644.06 = 400.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.54/644.06 = 400.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.54x = 644.06 × 400.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.54x = 258,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,224.19/467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.30

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