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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.84, 638.84 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.84, 638.84 and 276.46 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.84 : 638.84 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.84/638.84 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.84x = 638.84 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.84x = 176,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,612.80/462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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