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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.58, 638.08 and 275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.58, 638.08 and 275.95 is: 380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.58 : 638.08 = 275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.58/638.08 = 275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.58x = 638.08 × 275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.58x = 176,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,078.18/462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.64

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