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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 637.79 and 364.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 637.79 and 364.55 is: 502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 637.79 = 364.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/637.79 = 364.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 637.79 × 364.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 232,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,501.33/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.21

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