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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462, 637.92 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462, 637.92 and 364.26 is: 502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 637.92 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/637.92 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 637.92 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 232,368.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,368.74/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.96

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