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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 637.59 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 637.59 and 275.52 is: 380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 637.59 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/637.59 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 637.59 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 175,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,668.80/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.16

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