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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.14, 637.40 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.14, 637.40 and 314.52 is: 433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.14 : 637.40 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.14/637.40 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.14x = 637.40 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.14x = 200,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,473.48/462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.80

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