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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.86, 638.76 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.86, 638.76 and 276.36 is: 381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.86 : 638.76 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.86/638.76 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.86x = 638.76 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.86x = 176,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,527.71/462.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.38

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