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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 637.92 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 637.92 and 379.44 is: 523.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 637.92 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/637.92 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 637.92 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 242,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,052.36/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.11

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