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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.38, 637.07 and 450.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.38, 637.07 and 450.23 is: 620.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.38 : 637.07 = 450.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.38/637.07 = 450.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.38x = 637.07 × 450.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.38x = 286,822.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,822.59/462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.32

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