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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.70, 639.87 and 277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.70, 639.87 and 277.27 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.70 : 639.87 = 277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.70/639.87 = 277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.70x = 639.87 × 277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.70x = 177,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,420.05/463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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