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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.15, 638.01 and 337.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.15, 638.01 and 337.61 is: 466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.15 : 638.01 = 337.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.15/638.01 = 337.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.15x = 638.01 × 337.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.15x = 215,400.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,400.15/462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.08

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