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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.25, 692.38 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.25, 692.38 and 364.28 is: 545.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.25 : 692.38 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.25/692.38 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.25x = 692.38 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.25x = 252,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,217.18/462.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.63

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