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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.77, 637.14 and 275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.77, 637.14 and 275.11 is: 379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.77 : 637.14 = 275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.77/637.14 = 275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.77x = 637.14 × 275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.77x = 175,283.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,283.59/461.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.59

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