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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.03, 637.37 and 329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.03, 637.37 and 329.45 is: 454.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.03 : 637.37 = 329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.03/637.37 = 329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.03x = 637.37 × 329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.03x = 209,976.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,976.71/462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.47

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