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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.11, 637.09 and 314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.11, 637.09 and 314.49 is: 433.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.11 : 637.09 = 314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.11/637.09 = 314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.11x = 637.09 × 314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.11x = 200,357.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,357.65/462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.57

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