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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 636.29 and 363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 636.29 and 363.79 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 636.29 = 363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/636.29 = 363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 636.29 × 363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 231,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,470.94/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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