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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.15, 637.41 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.15, 637.41 and 314.52 is: 433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.15 : 637.41 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.15/637.41 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.15x = 637.41 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.15x = 200,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,478.19/462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.79

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