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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.24, 639.03 and 276.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.24, 639.03 and 276.67 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.24 : 639.03 = 276.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.24/639.03 = 276.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.24x = 639.03 × 276.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.24x = 176,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,800.43/463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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