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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 637.16 and 296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 637.16 and 296.20 is: 408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 637.16 = 296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/637.16 = 296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 637.16 × 296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 188,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,725.94/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.52

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