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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.85, 637.29 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.85, 637.29 and 275.33 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.85 : 637.29 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.85/637.29 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.85x = 637.29 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.85x = 175,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,461.87/461.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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