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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.40, 637.68 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.40, 637.68 and 364 is: 501.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.40 : 637.68 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.40/637.68 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.40x = 637.68 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.40x = 232,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,115.52/462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.98

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