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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 637.32 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 637.32 and 337.44 is: 465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 637.32 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/637.32 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 637.32 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 215,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,057.26/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.52

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