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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 639.14 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 639.14 and 276.77 is: 381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 639.14 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/639.14 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 639.14 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 176,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,890.20/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.78

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