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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.21, 637.17 and 379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.21, 637.17 and 379.19 is: 522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.21 : 637.17 = 379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.21/637.17 = 379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.21x = 637.17 × 379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.21x = 241,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,605.31/462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.72

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