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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.51, 637.74 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.51, 637.74 and 364.50 is: 502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.51 : 637.74 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.51/637.74 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.51x = 637.74 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.51x = 232,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,456.23/462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.60

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