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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.90, 637.43 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.90, 637.43 and 275.42 is: 380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.90 : 637.43 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.90/637.43 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.90x = 637.43 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.90x = 175,556.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,556.41/461.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.08

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