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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 639.43 and 276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 639.43 and 276.89 is: 382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 639.43 = 276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/639.43 = 276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 639.43 × 276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 177,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,047.88/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.13

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