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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.84, 637.34 and 296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.84, 637.34 and 296.15 is: 408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.84 : 637.34 = 296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.84/637.34 = 296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.84x = 637.34 × 296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.84x = 188,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,748.82/461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.69

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