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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.40, 636.73 and 331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.40, 636.73 and 331.18 is: 456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.40 : 636.73 = 331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.40/636.73 = 331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.40x = 636.73 × 331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.40x = 210,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,872.24/462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.04

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