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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.51, 638.37 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.51, 638.37 and 322.92 is: 445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.51 : 638.37 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.51/638.37 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.51x = 638.37 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.51x = 206,142.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,142.44/462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.70

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