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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.62, 636.90 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.62, 636.90 and 275.02 is: 379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.62 : 636.90 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.62/636.90 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.62x = 636.90 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.62x = 175,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,160.24/461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.45

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