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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.78, 637.74 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.78, 637.74 and 352.08 is: 485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.78 : 637.74 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.78/637.74 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.78x = 637.74 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.78x = 224,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,535.50/462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.19

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