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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 637.74 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 637.74 and 437.49 is: 603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 637.74 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/637.74 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 637.74 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 279,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,004.87/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.12

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