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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.55, 638.29 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.55, 638.29 and 276.03 is: 380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.55 : 638.29 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.55/638.29 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.55x = 638.29 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.55x = 176,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,187.19/462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.90

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