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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.90, 639.02 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.90, 639.02 and 375.42 is: 518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.90 : 639.02 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.90/639.02 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.90x = 639.02 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.90x = 239,900.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,900.89/462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.26

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