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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.99, 638 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.99, 638 and 363.58 is: 502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.99 : 638 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.99/638 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.99x = 638 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.99x = 231,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,964.04/461.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.10

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