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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.21, 637.65 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.21, 637.65 and 305.04 is: 420.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.21 : 637.65 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.21/637.65 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.21x = 637.65 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.21x = 194,508.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,508.76/462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.82

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