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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.34, 637.57 and 379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.34, 637.57 and 379.18 is: 522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.34 : 637.57 = 379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.34/637.57 = 379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.34x = 637.57 × 379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.34x = 241,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,753.79/462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.89

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