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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.48, 638.80 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.48, 638.80 and 375.44 is: 518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.48 : 638.80 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.48/638.80 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.48x = 638.80 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.48x = 239,831.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,831.07/462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.58

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