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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 637.59 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 637.59 and 294.09 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 637.59 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/637.59 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 637.59 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 187,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,508.84/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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