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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.16, 637.19 and 296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.16, 637.19 and 296.08 is: 408.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.16 : 637.19 = 296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.16/637.19 = 296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.16x = 637.19 × 296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.16x = 188,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,659.22/462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.21

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