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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.82, 637.61 and 322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.82, 637.61 and 322.69 is: 444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.82 : 637.61 = 322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.82/637.61 = 322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.82x = 637.61 × 322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.82x = 205,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,745.57/462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.55

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