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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.86, 638.03 and 369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.86, 638.03 and 369.46 is: 509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.86 : 638.03 = 369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.86/638.03 = 369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.86x = 638.03 × 369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.86x = 235,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,726.21/462.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.28

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