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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.86, 638.10 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.86, 638.10 and 364.44 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.86 : 638.10 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.86/638.10 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.86x = 638.10 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.86x = 232,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,549.16/462.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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