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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.60, 637.07 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.60, 637.07 and 275.10 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.60 : 637.07 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.60/637.07 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.60x = 637.07 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.60x = 175,256.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,256.58/461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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