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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.48, 637.23 and 357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.48, 637.23 and 357.58 is: 492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.48 : 637.23 = 357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.48/637.23 = 357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.48x = 637.23 × 357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.48x = 227,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,860.70/462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.69

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