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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.58, 637.77 and 378.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.58, 637.77 and 378.70 is: 522.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.58 : 637.77 = 378.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.58/637.77 = 378.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.58x = 637.77 × 378.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.58x = 241,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,523.50/462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.12

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