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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.69, 637.88 and 338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.69, 637.88 and 338.36 is: 466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.69 : 637.88 = 338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.69/637.88 = 338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.69x = 637.88 × 338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.69x = 215,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,828.20/462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.46

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