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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 639.02 and 276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 639.02 and 276.55 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 639.02 = 276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/639.02 = 276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 639.02 × 276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 176,720.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,720.07/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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