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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.78, 639.86 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.78, 639.86 and 274.73 is: 379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.78 : 639.86 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.78/639.86 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.78x = 639.86 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.78x = 175,787.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,787.36/463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.04

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