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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.56, 637.80 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.56, 637.80 and 344.48 is: 474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.56 : 637.80 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.56/637.80 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.56x = 637.80 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.56x = 219,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,709.34/462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.99

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