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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.28, 637.93 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.28, 637.93 and 275.91 is: 380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.28 : 637.93 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.28/637.93 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.28x = 637.93 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.28x = 176,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,011.27/462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.75

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