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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.45, 638.31 and 276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.45, 638.31 and 276.07 is: 381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.45 : 638.31 = 276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.45/638.31 = 276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.45x = 638.31 × 276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.45x = 176,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,218.88/462.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.05

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