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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.16, 637.69 and 296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.16, 637.69 and 296.35 is: 408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.16 : 637.69 = 296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.16/637.69 = 296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.16x = 637.69 × 296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.16x = 188,975.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,975.51/462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.90

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