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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.46, 637.90 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.46, 637.90 and 275.82 is: 380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.46 : 637.90 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.46/637.90 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.46x = 637.90 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.46x = 175,945.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,945.58/462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.46

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