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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.37, 664.04 and 462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.37, 664.04 and 462.74 is: 638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.37 : 664.04 = 462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.37/664.04 = 462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.37x = 664.04 × 462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.37x = 307,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,272.24/481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.34

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