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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 639.09 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 639.09 and 375.48 is: 518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 639.09 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/639.09 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 639.09 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 239,965.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,965.51/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.33

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