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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.07, 637.51 and 285.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.07, 637.51 and 285.05 is: 393.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.07 : 637.51 = 285.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.07/637.51 = 285.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.07x = 637.51 × 285.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.07x = 181,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,722.23/462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.28

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