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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.43, 637.74 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.43, 637.74 and 357.36 is: 492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.43 : 637.74 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.43/637.74 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.43x = 637.74 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.43x = 227,900.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,900.23/462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.83

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