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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.03, 637.34 and 304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.03, 637.34 and 304.71 is: 420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.03 : 637.34 = 304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.03/637.34 = 304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.03x = 637.34 × 304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.03x = 194,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,202.35/462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.32

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