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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.87, 638.87 and 322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.87, 638.87 and 322.83 is: 445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.87 : 638.87 = 322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.87/638.87 = 322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.87x = 638.87 × 322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.87x = 206,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,244.79/462.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.58

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