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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.65, 637.16 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.65, 637.16 and 275.20 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.65 : 637.16 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.65/637.16 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.65x = 637.16 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.65x = 175,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,346.43/461.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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