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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.02, 637.23 and 424.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.02, 637.23 and 424.77 is: 585.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.02 : 637.23 = 424.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.02/637.23 = 424.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.02x = 637.23 × 424.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.02x = 270,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,676.19/462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.86

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