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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.11, 638.79 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.11, 638.79 and 276.46 is: 381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.11 : 638.79 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.11/638.79 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.11x = 638.79 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.11x = 176,599.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,599.32/463.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.33

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