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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.67, 637.23 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.67, 637.23 and 275.30 is: 379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.67 : 637.23 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.67/637.23 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.67x = 637.23 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.67x = 175,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,426.23/461.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.98

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