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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.15, 638.15 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.15, 638.15 and 363.87 is: 502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.15 : 638.15 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.15/638.15 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.15x = 638.15 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.15x = 232,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,201.82/462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.44

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