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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.65, 638.33 and 276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.65, 638.33 and 276.17 is: 381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.65 : 638.33 = 276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.65/638.33 = 276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.65x = 638.33 × 276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.65x = 176,283.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,283.02/462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.03

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