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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 638.75 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 638.75 and 276.30 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 638.75 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/638.75 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 638.75 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 176,486.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,486.63/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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