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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.15, 637.76 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.15, 637.76 and 305.01 is: 420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.15 : 637.76 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.15/637.76 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.15x = 637.76 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.15x = 194,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,521.65/462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.91

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