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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.29, 637.84 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.29, 637.84 and 275.70 is: 380.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.29 : 637.84 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.29/637.84 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.29x = 637.84 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.29x = 175,855.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,855.22/462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.40

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