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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.31, 637.90 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.31, 637.90 and 263.07 is: 362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.31 : 637.90 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.31/637.90 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.31x = 637.90 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.31x = 167,811.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,811.70/462.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.99

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