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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.35, 638.15 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.35, 638.15 and 294.21 is: 406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.35 : 638.15 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.35/638.15 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.35x = 638.15 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.35x = 187,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,748.64/462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.07

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