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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462, 637.29 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462, 637.29 and 275.31 is: 379.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 637.29 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/637.29 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 637.29 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 175,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,452.31/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.77

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