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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.34, 638.84 and 369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.34, 638.84 and 369.85 is: 511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.34 : 638.84 = 369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.34/638.84 = 369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.34x = 638.84 × 369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.34x = 236,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,273.42/462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.04

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