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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 639.29 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 639.29 and 276.71 is: 381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 639.29 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/639.29 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 639.29 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 176,895.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,895.43/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.93

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