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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.74, 636.73 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.74, 636.73 and 351.56 is: 483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.74 : 636.73 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.74/636.73 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.74x = 636.73 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.74x = 223,849.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,849.51/462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.75

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