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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.15, 637.61 and 373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.15, 637.61 and 373.59 is: 515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.15 : 637.61 = 373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.15/637.61 = 373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.15x = 637.61 × 373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.15x = 238,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,202.85/462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.42

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