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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.22, 637.88 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.22, 637.88 and 329.48 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.22 : 637.88 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.22/637.88 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.22x = 637.88 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.22x = 210,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,168.70/462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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