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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.97, 638.44 and 392.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.97, 638.44 and 392.95 is: 541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.97 : 638.44 = 392.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.97/638.44 = 392.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.97x = 638.44 × 392.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.97x = 250,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,875.00/462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.88

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