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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.06, 637.68 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.06, 637.68 and 287.43 is: 396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.06 : 637.68 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.06/637.68 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.06x = 637.68 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.06x = 183,288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,288.36/462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.68

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