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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.33, 639.25 and 276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.33, 639.25 and 276.73 is: 381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.33 : 639.25 = 276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.33/639.25 = 276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.33x = 639.25 × 276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.33x = 176,899.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,899.65/463.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.80

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