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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.87, 637.06 and 369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.87, 637.06 and 369.31 is: 508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.87 : 637.06 = 369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.87/637.06 = 369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.87x = 637.06 × 369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.87x = 235,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,270.78/462.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.29

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