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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.08, 637.38 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.08, 637.38 and 275.45 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.08 : 637.38 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.08/637.38 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.08x = 637.38 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.08x = 175,563.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,563.13/462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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