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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.48, 637.95 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.48, 637.95 and 305.12 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.48 : 637.95 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.48/637.95 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.48x = 637.95 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.48x = 194,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,649.60/462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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