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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.62, 638.37 and 276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.62, 638.37 and 276.15 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.62 : 638.37 = 276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.62/638.37 = 276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.62x = 638.37 × 276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.62x = 176,285.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,285.88/462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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