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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 637.69 and 285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 637.69 and 285.10 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 637.69 = 285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/637.69 = 285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 637.69 × 285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 181,805.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,805.42/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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