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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.97, 638.55 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.97, 638.55 and 323.04 is: 445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.97 : 638.55 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.97/638.55 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.97x = 638.55 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.97x = 206,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,277.19/462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.55

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