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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.81, 637.89 and 338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.81, 637.89 and 338.28 is: 466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.81 : 637.89 = 338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.81/637.89 = 338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.81x = 637.89 × 338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.81x = 215,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,785.43/462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.25

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