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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.58, 637.70 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.58, 637.70 and 379.56 is: 523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.58 : 637.70 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.58/637.70 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.58x = 637.70 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.58x = 242,045.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,045.41/462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.25

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