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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.78, 638.02 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.78, 638.02 and 364.28 is: 503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.78 : 638.02 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.78/638.02 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.78x = 638.02 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.78x = 232,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,413.82/461.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.31

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