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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462, 637.73 and 344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462, 637.73 and 344.01 is: 474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 637.73 = 344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/637.73 = 344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 637.73 × 344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 219,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,385.50/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.86

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