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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.39, 638.07 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.39, 638.07 and 275.90 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.39 : 638.07 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.39/638.07 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.39x = 638.07 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.39x = 176,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,040.32/462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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