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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.54, 638.10 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.54, 638.10 and 275.97 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.54 : 638.10 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.54/638.10 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.54x = 638.10 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.54x = 176,096.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,096.46/462.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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