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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.38, 637.83 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.38, 637.83 and 322.44 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.38 : 637.83 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.38/637.83 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.38x = 637.83 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.38x = 205,661.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,661.91/462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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