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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 637.56 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 637.56 and 262.88 is: 362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 637.56 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/637.56 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 637.56 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 167,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,601.77/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.74

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