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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.12, 638.18 and 363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.12, 638.18 and 363.70 is: 502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.12 : 638.18 = 363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.12/638.18 = 363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.12x = 638.18 × 363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.12x = 232,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,104.25/462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.27

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