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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 639.16 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 639.16 and 274.20 is: 378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 639.16 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/639.16 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 639.16 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 175,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,257.67/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.40

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