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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.45, 639.41 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.45, 639.41 and 276.98 is: 382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.45 : 639.41 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.45/639.41 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.45x = 639.41 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.45x = 177,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,100.24/463.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.13

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