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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 636.72 and 275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 636.72 and 275 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 636.72 = 275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/636.72 = 275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 636.72 × 275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 175,098
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,098/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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