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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.99, 637.49 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.99, 637.49 and 272.96 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.99 : 637.49 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.99/637.49 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.99x = 637.49 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.99x = 174,010.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,010.86/461.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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