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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.16, 637.96 and 438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.16, 637.96 and 438.96 is: 605.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.16 : 637.96 = 438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.16/637.96 = 438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.16x = 637.96 × 438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.16x = 280,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,038.92/462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.94

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