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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.18, 637.87 and 296.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.18, 637.87 and 296.83 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.18 : 637.87 = 296.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.18/637.87 = 296.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.18x = 637.87 × 296.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.18x = 189,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,335.76/462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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