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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.07, 637.76 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.07, 637.76 and 275.55 is: 380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.07 : 637.76 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.07/637.76 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.07x = 637.76 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.07x = 175,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,735.10/462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.32

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