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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.90, 638.51 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.90, 638.51 and 352.14 is: 485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.90 : 638.51 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.90/638.51 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.90x = 638.51 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.90x = 224,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,844.91/462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.73

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