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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 637.67 and 338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 637.67 and 338.11 is: 466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 637.67 = 338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/637.67 = 338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 637.67 × 338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 215,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,601.85/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.63

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