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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.39, 637.97 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.39, 637.97 and 307.14 is: 423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.39 : 637.97 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.39/637.97 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.39x = 637.97 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.39x = 195,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,942.92/462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.77

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