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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.42, 637.35 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.42, 637.35 and 374.94 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.42 : 637.35 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.42/637.35 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.42x = 637.35 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.42x = 238,968.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,968.01/462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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