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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.26, 637.25 and 351.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.26, 637.25 and 351.55 is: 484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.26 : 637.25 = 351.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.26/637.25 = 351.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.26x = 637.25 × 351.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.26x = 224,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,021.89/462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.62

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