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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.06, 637.43 and 329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.06, 637.43 and 329.31 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.06 : 637.43 = 329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.06/637.43 = 329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.06x = 637.43 × 329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.06x = 209,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,910.43/462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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