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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 639.29 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 639.29 and 276.78 is: 381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 639.29 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/639.29 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 639.29 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 176,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,941.30/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.90

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