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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 638.88 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 638.88 and 276.48 is: 381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 638.88 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/638.88 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 638.88 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 176,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,637.54/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.47

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