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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.87, 635.42 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.87, 635.42 and 362.40 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.87 : 635.42 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.87/635.42 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.87x = 635.42 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.87x = 230,276.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,276.21/459.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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