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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 637.58 and 296.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 637.58 and 296.17 is: 408.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 637.58 = 296.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/637.58 = 296.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 637.58 × 296.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 188,827.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,827.40/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.75

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