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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.10, 639.15 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.10, 639.15 and 276.56 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.10 : 639.15 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.10/639.15 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.10x = 639.15 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.10x = 176,763.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,763.32/463.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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