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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.84, 638.82 and 276.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.84, 638.82 and 276.43 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.84 : 638.82 = 276.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.84/638.82 = 276.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.84x = 638.82 × 276.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.84x = 176,589.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,589.01/462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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