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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.59, 638.28 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.59, 638.28 and 276.02 is: 380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.59 : 638.28 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.59/638.28 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.59x = 638.28 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.59x = 176,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,178.05/462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.85

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