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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.93, 637.54 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.93, 637.54 and 275.43 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.93 : 637.54 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.93/637.54 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.93x = 637.54 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.93x = 175,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,596.95/461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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