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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 638.60 and 359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 638.60 and 359.55 is: 496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 638.60 = 359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/638.60 = 359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 638.60 × 359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 229,606.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,606.83/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.18

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