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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 637.34 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 637.34 and 287.32 is: 396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 637.34 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/637.34 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 637.34 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 183,120.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,120.53/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.33

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