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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 639.10 and 276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 639.10 and 276.58 is: 381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 639.10 = 276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/639.10 = 276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 639.10 × 276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 176,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,762.28/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.64

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