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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 638.16 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 638.16 and 364.32 is: 502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 638.16 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/638.16 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 638.16 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 232,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,494.45/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.45

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