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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.67, 639.73 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.67, 639.73 and 277.21 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.67 : 639.73 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.67/639.73 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.67x = 639.73 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.67x = 177,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,337.05/463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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