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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.71, 638.58 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.71, 638.58 and 276.24 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.71 : 638.58 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.71/638.58 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.71x = 638.58 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.71x = 176,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,401.34/462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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