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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 637.08 and 374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 637.08 and 374.72 is: 516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 637.08 = 374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/637.08 = 374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 637.08 × 374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 238,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,726.62/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.50

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