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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.78, 637.21 and 275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.78, 637.21 and 275.23 is: 379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.78 : 637.21 = 275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.78/637.21 = 275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.78x = 637.21 × 275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.78x = 175,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,380.45/461.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.79

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