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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.33, 647.00 and 399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.33, 647.00 and 399.10 is: 551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.33 : 647.00 = 399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.33/647.00 = 399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.33x = 647.00 × 399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.33x = 258,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,212.47/468.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.35

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