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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.80, 638.69 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.80, 638.69 and 276.40 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.80 : 638.69 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.80/638.69 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.80x = 638.69 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.80x = 176,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,533.33/462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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