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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.27, 637.98 and 275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.27, 637.98 and 275.81 is: 380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.27 : 637.98 = 275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.27/637.98 = 275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.27x = 637.98 × 275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.27x = 175,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,958.07/462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.64

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