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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.43, 637.83 and 457.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.43, 637.83 and 457.29 is: 632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.43 : 637.83 = 457.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.43/637.83 = 457.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.43x = 637.83 × 457.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.43x = 291,673.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,673.28/461.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.11

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