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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 637.40 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 637.40 and 275.42 is: 379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 637.40 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/637.40 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 637.40 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 175,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,552.71/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.95

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