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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.27, 637.73 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.27, 637.73 and 304.86 is: 420.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.27 : 637.73 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.27/637.73 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.27x = 637.73 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.27x = 194,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,416.84/462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.57

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