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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.21, 637.58 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.21, 637.58 and 275.64 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.21 : 637.58 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.21/637.58 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.21x = 637.58 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.21x = 175,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,743.24/462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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