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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 639.41 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 639.41 and 276.84 is: 382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 639.41 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/639.41 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 639.41 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 177,011.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,011.07/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.00

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