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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.64, 639.06 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.64, 639.06 and 376.36 is: 519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.64 : 639.06 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.64/639.06 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.64x = 639.06 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.64x = 240,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,516.62/462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.88

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