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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.66, 638.49 and 276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.66, 638.49 and 276.26 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.66 : 638.49 = 276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.66/638.49 = 276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.66x = 638.49 × 276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.66x = 176,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,389.25/462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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