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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.06, 637.70 and 351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.06, 637.70 and 351.34 is: 484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.06 : 637.70 = 351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.06/637.70 = 351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.06x = 637.70 × 351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.06x = 224,049.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,049.52/462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.89

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