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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.19, 637.48 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.19, 637.48 and 322.32 is: 444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.19 : 637.48 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.19/637.48 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.19x = 637.48 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.19x = 205,472.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,472.55/462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.56

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