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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.21, 638.96 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.21, 638.96 and 276.64 is: 381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.21 : 638.96 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.21/638.96 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.21x = 638.96 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.21x = 176,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,761.89/463.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.60

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