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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.30, 639.52 and 276.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.30, 639.52 and 276.85 is: 382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.30 : 639.52 = 276.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.30/639.52 = 276.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.30x = 639.52 × 276.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.30x = 177,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,051.22/463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.15

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