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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.58, 638.70 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.58, 638.70 and 369.84 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.58 : 638.70 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.58/638.70 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.58x = 638.70 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.58x = 236,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,216.81/462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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