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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.56, 638.04 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.56, 638.04 and 275.91 is: 380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.56 : 638.04 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.56/638.04 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.56x = 638.04 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.56x = 176,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,037.93/462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.57

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