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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.23, 639.03 and 276.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.23, 639.03 and 276.61 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.23 : 639.03 = 276.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.23/639.03 = 276.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.23x = 639.03 × 276.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.23x = 176,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,762.09/463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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