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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 637.68 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 637.68 and 379.56 is: 523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 637.68 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/637.68 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 637.68 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 242,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,037.82/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.21

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