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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 637.12 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 637.12 and 275.22 is: 379.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 637.12 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/637.12 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 637.12 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 175,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,348.17/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.77

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