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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.83, 638.66 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.83, 638.66 and 276.38 is: 381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.83 : 638.66 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.83/638.66 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.83x = 638.66 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.83x = 176,510.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,510.35/462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.37

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