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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.29, 637.95 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.29, 637.95 and 255.29 is: 352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.29 : 637.95 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.29/637.95 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.29x = 637.95 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.29x = 162,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,859.07/462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.29

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