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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.33, 637.88 and 275.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.33, 637.88 and 275.73 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.33 : 637.88 = 275.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.33/637.88 = 275.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.33x = 637.88 × 275.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.33x = 175,881.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,881.27/462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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