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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.70, 639.89 and 277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.70, 639.89 and 277.15 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.70 : 639.89 = 277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.70/639.89 = 277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.70x = 639.89 × 277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.70x = 177,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,346.21/463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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