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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.30, 638.01 and 282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.30, 638.01 and 282.90 is: 390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.30 : 638.01 = 282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.30/638.01 = 282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.30x = 638.01 × 282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.30x = 180,493.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,493.03/462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.42

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