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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.74, 638.60 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.74, 638.60 and 276.34 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.74 : 638.60 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.74/638.60 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.74x = 638.60 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.74x = 176,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,467.54/462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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