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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.46, 637.32 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.46, 637.32 and 331.24 is: 456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.46 : 637.32 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.46/637.32 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.46x = 637.32 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.46x = 211,105.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,105.88/462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.48

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