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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.64, 637.32 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.64, 637.32 and 337.12 is: 465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.64 : 637.32 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.64/637.32 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.64x = 637.32 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.64x = 214,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,853.32/461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.41

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