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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.79, 637.17 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.79, 637.17 and 275.35 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.79 : 637.17 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.79/637.17 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.79x = 637.17 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.79x = 175,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,444.76/461.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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