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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.51, 637.88 and 345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.51, 637.88 and 345.87 is: 477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.51 : 637.88 = 345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.51/637.88 = 345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.51x = 637.88 × 345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.51x = 220,621.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,621.83/462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.01

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