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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.02, 637.50 and 296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.02, 637.50 and 296.20 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.02 : 637.50 = 296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.02/637.50 = 296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.02x = 637.50 × 296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.02x = 188,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,825.82/462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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