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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 637.86 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 637.86 and 296.56 is: 409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 637.86 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/637.86 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 637.86 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 189,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,163.76/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.62

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