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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 639.26 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 639.26 and 276.64 is: 381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 639.26 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/639.26 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 639.26 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 176,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,842.94/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.83

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