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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.60, 637.23 and 296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.60, 637.23 and 296.06 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.60 : 637.23 = 296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.60/637.23 = 296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.60x = 637.23 × 296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.60x = 188,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,655.13/461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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