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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.85, 638.75 and 276.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.85, 638.75 and 276.37 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.85 : 638.75 = 276.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.85/638.75 = 276.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.85x = 638.75 × 276.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.85x = 176,530.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,530.43/462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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