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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 637.35 and 296.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 637.35 and 296.27 is: 408.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 637.35 = 296.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/637.35 = 296.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 637.35 × 296.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 188,826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,826.89/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.75

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