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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.22, 637.64 and 322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.22, 637.64 and 322.66 is: 445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.22 : 637.64 = 322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.22/637.64 = 322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.22x = 637.64 × 322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.22x = 205,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,740.92/462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.11

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