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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 639.51 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 639.51 and 276.93 is: 382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 639.51 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/639.51 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 639.51 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 177,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,099.50/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.23

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