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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.66, 637.11 and 275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.66, 637.11 and 275.26 is: 379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.66 : 637.11 = 275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.66/637.11 = 275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.66x = 637.11 × 275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.66x = 175,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,370.90/461.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.87

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