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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.23, 637.26 and 314.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.23, 637.26 and 314.61 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.23 : 637.26 = 314.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.23/637.26 = 314.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.23x = 637.26 × 314.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.23x = 200,488.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,488.37/462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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