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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.12, 637.98 and 314.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.12, 637.98 and 314.97 is: 434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.12 : 637.98 = 314.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.12/637.98 = 314.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.12x = 637.98 × 314.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.12x = 200,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,939.80/462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.83

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