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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.86, 639.60 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.86, 639.60 and 352.16 is: 486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.86 : 639.60 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.86/639.60 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.86x = 639.60 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.86x = 225,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,241.54/462.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.63

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