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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.27, 638.01 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.27, 638.01 and 275.77 is: 380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.27 : 638.01 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.27/638.01 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.27x = 638.01 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.27x = 175,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,940.83/462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.61

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