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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.23, 637.16 and 351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.23, 637.16 and 351.26 is: 484.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.23 : 637.16 = 351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.23/637.16 = 351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.23x = 637.16 × 351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.23x = 223,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,803.88/462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.19

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