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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 639.54 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 639.54 and 276.94 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 639.54 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/639.54 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 639.54 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 177,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,114.21/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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