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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.44, 638.26 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.44, 638.26 and 303.14 is: 418.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.44 : 638.26 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.44/638.26 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.44x = 638.26 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.44x = 193,482.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,482.14/462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.39

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