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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 638.16 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 638.16 and 331.70 is: 457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 638.16 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/638.16 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 638.16 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 211,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,674.48/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.26

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