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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.65, 639.72 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.65, 639.72 and 277.11 is: 382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.65 : 639.72 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.65/639.72 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.65x = 639.72 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.65x = 177,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,272.81/463.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.34

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