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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.29, 638.01 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.29, 638.01 and 275.76 is: 380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.29 : 638.01 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.29/638.01 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.29x = 638.01 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.29x = 175,937.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,937.64/462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.58

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