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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.90, 638.79 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.90, 638.79 and 276.36 is: 381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.90 : 638.79 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.90/638.79 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.90x = 638.79 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.90x = 176,536.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,536.00/462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.37

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