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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.10, 637.38 and 351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.10, 637.38 and 351.34 is: 484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.10 : 637.38 = 351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.10/637.38 = 351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.10x = 637.38 × 351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.10x = 223,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,937.09/462.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.61

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