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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 639.96 and 277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 639.96 and 277.10 is: 382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 639.96 = 277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/639.96 = 277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 639.96 × 277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 177,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,332.92/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.45

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