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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.01, 639.06 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.01, 639.06 and 276.50 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.01 : 639.06 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.01/639.06 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.01x = 639.06 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.01x = 176,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,696.89/463.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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