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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.31, 639.07 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.31, 639.07 and 276.66 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.31 : 639.07 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.31/639.07 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.31x = 639.07 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.31x = 176,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,804.41/463.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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