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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 639.49 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 639.49 and 276.94 is: 382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 639.49 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/639.49 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 639.49 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 177,099.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,099.11/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.17

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