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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 638.98 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 638.98 and 276.71 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 638.98 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/638.98 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 638.98 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 176,808.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,808.27/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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