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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.98, 637.20 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.98, 637.20 and 275.32 is: 379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.98 : 637.20 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.98/637.20 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.98x = 637.20 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.98x = 175,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,433.90/461.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.74

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