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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.50, 637.68 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.50, 637.68 and 379.46 is: 523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.50 : 637.68 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.50/637.68 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.50x = 637.68 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.50x = 241,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,974.05/462.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.19

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