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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.98, 638.79 and 364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.98, 638.79 and 364.43 is: 502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.98 : 638.79 = 364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.98/638.79 = 364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.98x = 638.79 × 364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.98x = 232,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,794.47/462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.81

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