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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.15, 637.34 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.15, 637.34 and 296.45 is: 408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.15 : 637.34 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.15/637.34 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.15x = 637.34 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.15x = 188,941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,941.78/462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.83

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