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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.98, 638.44 and 358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.98, 638.44 and 358.09 is: 493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.98 : 638.44 = 358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.98/638.44 = 358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.98x = 638.44 × 358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.98x = 228,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,615.59/462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.79

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