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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 638.99 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 638.99 and 276.56 is: 381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 638.99 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/638.99 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 638.99 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 176,717.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,717.93/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.71

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