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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.57, 638.25 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.57, 638.25 and 276.03 is: 380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.57 : 638.25 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.57/638.25 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.57x = 638.25 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.57x = 176,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,176.15/462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.86

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