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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.56, 638.46 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.56, 638.46 and 369.95 is: 510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.56 : 638.46 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.56/638.46 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.56x = 638.46 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.56x = 236,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,195.08/462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.63

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