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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.44, 638.22 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.44, 638.22 and 351.72 is: 485.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.44 : 638.22 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.44/638.22 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.44x = 638.22 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.44x = 224,474.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,474.74/462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.41

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