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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.84, 638.25 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.84, 638.25 and 379.68 is: 523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.84 : 638.25 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.84/638.25 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.84x = 638.25 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.84x = 242,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,330.76/462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.57

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