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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.30, 636.51 and 392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.30, 636.51 and 392.21 is: 540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.30 : 636.51 = 392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.30/636.51 = 392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.30x = 636.51 × 392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.30x = 249,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,645.59/462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.01

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