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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.32, 637.79 and 304.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.32, 637.79 and 304.73 is: 420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.32 : 637.79 = 304.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.32/637.79 = 304.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.32x = 637.79 × 304.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.32x = 194,352.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,352.15/462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.39

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