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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.70, 637.85 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.70, 637.85 and 351.98 is: 485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.70 : 637.85 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.70/637.85 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.70x = 637.85 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.70x = 224,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,512.23/462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.22

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