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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.86, 637.36 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.86, 637.36 and 275.44 is: 380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.86 : 637.36 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.86/637.36 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.86x = 637.36 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.86x = 175,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,554.44/461.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.10

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