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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.11, 637.81 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.11, 637.81 and 322.31 is: 444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.11 : 637.81 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.11/637.81 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.11x = 637.81 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.11x = 205,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,573.33/462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.86

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