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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.07, 637.54 and 287.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.07, 637.54 and 287.29 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.07 : 637.54 = 287.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.07/637.54 = 287.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.07x = 637.54 × 287.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.07x = 183,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,158.87/462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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