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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.47, 637.76 and 392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.47, 637.76 and 392.45 is: 541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.47 : 637.76 = 392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.47/637.76 = 392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.47x = 637.76 × 392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.47x = 250,286.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,286.95/462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.20

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