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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.26, 637.39 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.26, 637.39 and 344.44 is: 474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.26 : 637.39 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.26/637.39 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.26x = 637.39 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.26x = 219,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,542.61/462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.93

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