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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.22, 639.13 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.22, 639.13 and 276.77 is: 381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.22 : 639.13 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.22/639.13 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.22x = 639.13 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.22x = 176,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,891.10/463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.87

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