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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 638.19 and 322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 638.19 and 322.67 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 638.19 = 322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/638.19 = 322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 638.19 × 322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 205,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,921.58/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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