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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.17, 637.90 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.17, 637.90 and 275.76 is: 380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.17 : 637.90 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.17/637.90 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.17x = 637.90 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.17x = 175,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,907.30/462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.61

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