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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.55, 638.49 and 352.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.55, 638.49 and 352.29 is: 486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.55 : 638.49 = 352.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.55/638.49 = 352.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.55x = 638.49 × 352.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.55x = 224,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,933.64/462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.29

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