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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 636.97 and 314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 636.97 and 314.47 is: 433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 636.97 = 314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/636.97 = 314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 636.97 × 314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 200,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,306.38/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.48

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