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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 638.61 and 379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 638.61 and 379.05 is: 522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 638.61 = 379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/638.61 = 379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 638.61 × 379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 242,065.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,065.12/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.86

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