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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.44, 638.36 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.44, 638.36 and 275.90 is: 380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.44 : 638.36 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.44/638.36 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.44x = 638.36 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.44x = 176,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,118.95/462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.85

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