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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.19, 636.95 and 330.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.19, 636.95 and 330.97 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.19 : 636.95 = 330.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.19/636.95 = 330.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.19x = 636.95 × 330.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.19x = 210,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,812.52/462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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