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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.24, 637.86 and 364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.24, 637.86 and 364.24 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.24 : 637.86 = 364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.24/637.86 = 364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.24x = 637.86 × 364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.24x = 232,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,334.13/462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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