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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 639.31 and 276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 639.31 and 276.91 is: 382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 639.31 = 276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/639.31 = 276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 639.31 × 276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 177,031.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,031.33/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.13

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