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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.37, 639.59 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.37, 639.59 and 276.93 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.37 : 639.59 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.37/639.59 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.37x = 639.59 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.37x = 177,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,120.27/463.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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