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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.41, 637.38 and 312.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.41, 637.38 and 312.99 is: 431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.41 : 637.38 = 312.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.41/637.38 = 312.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.41x = 637.38 × 312.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.41x = 199,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,492.20/462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.42

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