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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.69, 638.25 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.69, 638.25 and 273.69 is: 377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.69 : 638.25 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.69/638.25 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.69x = 638.25 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.69x = 174,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,681.62/462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.53

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