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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.45, 638.19 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.45, 638.19 and 273.40 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.45 : 638.19 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.45/638.19 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.45x = 638.19 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.45x = 174,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,483.54/462.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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